Research Assistant I, Eastern Shore

Overview

*this position is transient working no more than 19 hours per week*

Location: Eastern Shore. It is preferred that the candidate currently lives on the Eastern Shore.

Under the supervision of the project director, the person filling this position will manage a coalition of community partners and assist with implementation of a state-supported community-engagement grant in the Division of Community Health and Research.

Familiarity and introductory-level understanding of public and community health and coalition processes, including management of coalition and work groups preferred.

Understanding of marketing, including branding and public messaging, strategic planning, and writing.

Experience with community networking, organizing, or recruitment.

Ability to create and deliver trainings, especially in leadership.

Must demonstrate creative approaches to health issues.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Effective and professional communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, community partners and guests, including public speaking and writing.

Must be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Constant Contact, Facebook and other content development software.

Must be flexible and able to adapt to quick changes.

Must have transportation for travel to community partner sites (e.g. Virginia’s Eastern Shore).

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, run and evaluate community partnership meetings and other assessment-related tasks as determined necessary by the project.

Ability to recruit community members to collaboratively plan, develop, implement and evaluate a Youth Leadership Academy.